RATIONAL CLOZE PRACTICES

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PRACTICE 1
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Memory is at the heart of our sense of personal identity. If we did not have memory, we would not be
(1)_______ of our relationships with other people and would have no (2)_______ that we had had any
past at all. And without memory, we would not know what to (3)_______our present and future on.
Memory (4)_______ of these processes: registration, retention and recall. Registration happens when
we consciously notice something. Retention is the next (5)_______when we keep something we have
noticed in our minds for a certain period of time. Finally, recall occurs when we actively think about
some of these, which are (6)_______in our minds. Every day we are subjected to a vast (7)______ of
information. Life would be impossible if we remembered every (8)______ thing we had ever seen or
heard. Consequently, our brains have learnt to register what is of importance.

1. A. aware B. familiar C. informed D. acquainted

2. A. suggestion B. idea C. belief D. view
3. A. make B. depend C. do D. base
4. A. involves B. contains C. includes D. consists
5. A. division B. stage C. action D. set
6. A. seated B. sited C. stored D. stocked
7. A. amount B. level C. number D. extent
8. A. single B. isolated C. one D. exact

PRACTICE 2
Read the text and decide which answer from a choice of four that best fits each gap.

A calorie is a unit for measuring the amount of energy food will produce. The average person needs
about 1,800 calories per day to stay healthy. Without energy, the heart cannot (1)______ blood
through blood vessels, and the organs cannot function. You (2)_______ weight because you consume
more calories a day than your body requires. The only way to lose weight is to (3)_______the number
of calories you consume. This is the basic (4)_______ behind most diets. (5)_______, diets don't work
for most people. It's not that they don't lose weight: they do, but when they go off the diet, the kilos
creep back. The (6)_______to losing weight and maintaining a weight loss is a sensible diet and
exercise plan. It would help if you worked out how to eat fewer calories than you
(7)________ consume. It would also help if you also exercised each day so you can use up calories.
Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can (8)________a big difference.
1. A. drag B. force C. pump D. pull
2. A. make B. put C. gain D. increase
3. A. reduce B. remove C. take D. shrink
4. A. method B. way C. principle D. kind
5. A. Though B. Unfortunately C. Although D. Similarly
6. A. idea B. secret C. key D. way
7. A. preferably B. actually C. consistently D. eventually
8. A. make B. do C. give D. have

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PRACTICE 3
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Every year thousands of young (1)________ be stars turn up in Hollywood, the land of fantasy and
dreams, hoping to be (2)________by a producer who believes they have that special magic stardust
that audiences worship. What they don't realise is that they are setting (3)________ on a journey
leading to long days of low paid jobs waiting on tables or cleaning cars. The (4)________ majority, if
not all, will finally have to go back to their home towns, penniless and with their dreams in
(5)________. Los Angeles is full of waiters and waitresses who will tell you that they are only
working there for the time being, until they get their (6)________ in films, which never comes. So
here is some free advice. Before you decide that a life in (7)_________ is for you, take a long hard
look at yourself and make sure you are strong (8)________ to endure the many hard years you will
undoubtedly face. If you still decide to go ahead, I have two words for you. Good luck.

1. A. would B. can C. must D. should

2. A. noticed B. interrogated C. analysed D. studied
3. A. up B. off C. in D. on
4. A. complete B. slight C. vast D. total
5. A. curtains B. tatters C. shutters D. blinds
6. A. break B. shatter C. crack D. smash
7. A. films B. dramas C. documentaries D. cartoons
8. A. feeling B. mind C. smell D. enough

PRACTICE 4
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.

'Just imagine a day without paper,' reads one advertisement for a Finnish paper company. It adds,
'You almost (1)_________ see our products every day.' And they're right. But in most industrial
countries, people are so (2)_________ to paper. Whether it's for holding their groceries, drying their
hands, or providing them with the daily news, its (3)_________ in our daily lives passes largely
unnoticed. At one time, paper was in short supply and was used mainly for essential documents, but
more recently, growing economies and new technologies have brought about a dramatic increase in
the (4)_________ of paper used.

Decades ago, some people predicted a 'paperless office'. (5)_________, the widespread use of new
technologies has gone hand-in-hand with the rise in paper use. Research into the relationship between
using paper and computers has shown that the general (6)_________ is likely to grow rather than
reduce using paper.

However, the costs (7)________ in paper production are high in terms of resource use. This
(8)________ some important questions. How much paper do we need, and how much is wasted?

1. A. obviously B. absolutely C. positively D. certainly

2. A. acquainted B. conscious C. familiar D. accustomed
3. A. operation B. service C. task D. role
4. A. portion B. amount C. total D. number
5. A. Besides B. Instead C. Otherwise D. Alternatively
6. A. method B. system C. order D. trend

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 7. A. contained B. connected C. held D. involved
8. A. places B. puts C. raises D. gets

PRACTICE 5
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.

Many of us feel a great deal of (1)________ for people who are poor or who are less
(2)________ than ourselves. We feel that we want to help them in some way, but how?
One way is for us to give them help directly. If, for example, an old person is living near us who is
lonely and who does not have much to live on, we can pay (3)________ visits to that person and take
them (4)________. We might make them some cakes or bring a magazine for them to read.
Another way is to (5)________ to help distribute the food. As often, charities set up places where
poor and homeless people can get free food such as hot soup, tea and sandwiches. We can also help at
these charity shops, or (6)________things to these shops as the profit made goes to help the poor.
To sum up, the only thing we can do for the poor is to give money to charities, which
(7)________ them. Therefore, if we donate money to a charity, it may not be as satisfying as helping
people directly. However, our financial (8)________can help give someone a better life, or may even
save a life.

1. A. sympathy B. attraction C. heart D. harmony

2. A. fortunate B. gaining C. charmed D. encouraging
3. A. proper B. general C. regular D. formal
4. A. thrills B. pleasure C. delights D. treats
5. A. volunteer B. enlist C. propose D. present
6. A. grant B. donate C. award D. provide
7. A. advises B. helps C. uses D. comforts
8. A. aims B. contributions C. additions D. grants

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FILL-IN GAPS

PRACTICE 1
You are going to read an act of honesty. Six sentences have been removed from the passage. Choose
from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (1 to 6). There are two extra sentences which
you do not need to use.

1 The silkworm caterpillar is a very choosy eater, it eats only mulberry leaves. In silk

factories, the caterpillars are reared in huge numbers on trays lined with mulberry leaves. When the
caterpillars are about to turn into pupae, twigs are put on the tray. The caterpillars then
spin their cocoon on the twigs. What we know as silk is really a hardened liquid from the caterpillar's
mouth. 2

Silk is produced by several insects. 3 There has been some research into other types of silk,
which differ at the molecular level. 4 Silk production also occurs in bees, wasps, ants,
silverfish, mayflies, thrips, leafhoppers, beetles, lacewings, fleas, flies and midges. Other types of
arthropods produce silk, most notably various arachnids, such as spiders.

Ironically, in the silk factory, it is during this stage that the silk workers harvest silk. The cocoon is
heated to kill the pupa inside it. 5 The threads may be dyed or used in its raw form
to make material for clothes. Perhaps now you may begin to understand why articles made of silk can
be so expensive. 6

Can you imagine how many silkworms have

There are many other insects which also
A E to be killed in the heating process just to
produce silk.
make one silk blouse?
Silk is mainly produced by the larvae of
The threads from several cocoons are
insects undergoing complete metamorphosis
B then twisted together to make one strong F
but some insects produce silk throughout
silk thread.
their lives.
It involves tedious process in producing
C G Silk is produced by the silkworm.
the silk.
D
This liquid is produced to protect itself at
H
However, only the silk of moth caterpillars
this vulnerable stage. has been used for textile manufacturing.

Answer:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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PRACTICE 2
You are going to read about the chief of desert - camel. Six sentences have been removed from the
passage. Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (1 to 6). There are two extra
sentences which you do not need to use.

1 Many people think that the camel stores water in its hump, but the hump is really
made up of fats. That is why you can tell a healthy camel from a sick one by its hump! 2

When a camel cannot find water, it passes less urine to conserve the small amount of water it has in its
body. 3 This means that it starts to sweat  at a higher temperature than that which human
beings, for example, start to perspire. 4 Moreover, in  man, the loss of water thickens the
blood. This is what makes man needs water. 5

6 Because of its unique ability to adapt  to desert conditions, it is no wonder that the camel is
the chief means of travel in the desert.

This also helps it to keep water loss through

A How does a camel survive in the desert ? E
sweating to a minimal.
A firm and tall hump indicates
Furthermore, the camel has a higher body
B F good health while a soft and flabby one is
temperature than that of most mammals.
a sign of weakness.
These are the reasons why a camel can
In a camel, its cells can release some
C go without water for up to thirty-four G
of its water content to dilute the blood.
days at a time.
Therefore, you may inspect the hump to On the contrary, the camels can restrain
D H
find out its health status. from drinking water for many days.

Answer:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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PRACTICE 3
You are going to read about the jigsaw puzzle. Six sentences have been removed from the passage.
Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (1 to 6). There are two extra sentences
which you do not need to use.

1 In the eighteenth century, a map maker called John Spilsbury thought of a way which
makes learning geography an interesting experience for children. What he did was to paste maps on
large blocks of wood. 2 Children had fun  putting the interlocking pieces together to form a
complete map. While they did so, they also learnt more about the geography of the world.

Today, the jigsaw puzzle is not only used for learning. 3 Jigsaw puzzles now come in all
kinds of shapes and sizes. Very young children can be kept occupied with large, colorful jigsaw
puzzles.
4

If you are resourceful, you may even want to create your own jigsaw puzzle. 5 First, glue
your picture firmly onto the wood. 6 When this is done, you can then saw the wood into
small pieces.

There are many other reasons for buying a

A
jigsaw puzzle.
E It is also an entertaining way to pass time.
Next, use a soft pencil to outline how you The adults need a challenging version of the
B F
want your jigsaw to be 'dissected'. jigsaw puzzle.
He then sawed the wood into small pieces The jigsaw puzzle was invented as an
C G
and put them into a box. educational tool.
For adults, more complicated puzzles of at
All you need or require is an interesting
D least one thousand pieces could prove an H
picture, a piece of wood and a small saw.
interesting challenger.

Answer:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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PRACTICE 4
You are going to read about the myths of unicorn. Six sentences have been removed from the passage.
Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (1 to 6). There are two extra sentences
which you do not need to use.

In legends and myths, we often come across strange creatures like the phoenix or the dragon. 
1 The griffin is supposed to have the head of an eagle and the body of a lion.

Of all these creatures, the one that has fascinated man throughout the ages is the unicorn. The unicorn
is believed to be a creature that resembles a horse. 2 This beautiful creature lives alone in the
forests.

In medieval Europe, some people had claimed to possess the unicorn's horn. According to them, the
horn was believed to have magical properties . 3 The horn was also precious in another way; it
could be used to detect any trace of poison in drinking water.

No man has ever captured the unicorn. In Europe, there was a legend that the only way to capture a
unicorn is to leave a young girl in the forest all by herself . 4

Do unicorns really exist? These creatures were said to have been sighted as early as 400 B.C.
5 Many people have actually mistaken antelopes for unicorns. 6
 
Yet, what makes it so distinct is that it has a
When pounded into fine powder, it could
A E single horn growing out in the middle of its
be used to cure diseases.
forehead.
It is the most treasured part in the A unicorn is believed as a unique and
B F
unicorn. mystical version of a horse.
For a long time, the rhinoceros, with its
However, there is no scientific proof or
C G single horn, was also thought to be a
evidence of their existence.
unicorn.
There are even records of an unusual When this happens, a unicorn would come
D H
creature called the griffin. by and lay its head on her lap.

Answer:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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PRACTICE 5
You are going to read about the myths of unicorn. Six sentences have been removed from the passage.
Choose from the sentences A to H the one which fits each gap (1 to 6). There are two extra sentences
which you do not need to use.

Everyone feels tired at one time or another. 1 The sportsman feels tired after hours  of physical
training. Why do we get tired? The explanation is that when you exercise a muscle in your body over
and over again, substances known as 'fatigue toxins' are produced. 2 In the end, not only does
that muscle feel tired but the whole body feels tired as well.

3 Sleeping is one of the best ways to fully 'recharge' your tired body. Most importantly, the
damage caused by tired muscles is slowly being repaired when we sleep.

Nevertheless, sleeping is not the only way to get our bodies rested. 4 For example, after a hard
day's work, the office worker may want to go for a relaxing walk. After a long tiring day at school, the
student prefers jogging to resting at home. 5 When your body is tired, one way of curing
tiredness is by improving the body's blood circulation. When we take part in an activity, our blood
circulation is improved. 6

The office worker feels tired after a hard
A E
day at work.
Another way to overcome fatigue is by
B F
doing some activity that you enjoy.
You may find your own way to shoo the
C G
tiredness out of your body.
In the end, we would become more
D H
refreshed.
The blood system then carries these toxins
throughout the body.
When you are tired, the best thing to do is to
get plenty of rest.
Different people use different ways to get
rid of tiredness.
This way of getting rid of tiredness
does work.

Answer:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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WRITING EXERCISES

RECAP
MIXED TENSES

Henry (1)________________ (always / be) a fan of Real Madrid. He (2)________________

(be) really crazy for football. For that reason he (3)________________ (watch) every football match
on TV and (4) ________________ (read) every sports page in various newspapers.

The first time he (5)________________ (go) to see a football match with his father he
(6)________________ (become) addicted to that sport and he (7)________________ (be) only five.
His first question on their way home after the match (8)________________ (be): 'Daddy, when
(9)________________ (we / go) to see the next one?'
This time next month they (10)________________ (play) again. I (11)________________ (promise))
I (12)________________ (buy) you a ticket,' his father (13)________________ (reply). After Henry
(14)________________ (get) married, he only (15)________________ (stay) at home two years and
then he (16)________________ (start) going to football stadiums again.

At first his wife (17)________________ (not agree) at all, but then she
(18)________________ (give in). While she (19)________________ (cry) not knowing what to do,
he (20)________________ (give) her a hug, (21)________________ (kiss) her on both cheeks,
(22)________________ (wipe) her tears away and (23)________________ (whisper) into her ear:
'Don't cry, darling, you (24)________________ (know) that I (25)________________ (love) you very
much. Please, try to understand that I (26)________________ (wait) for this match for a year.' Then
he (27)________________ (put on) his funny old-fashioned cap, (28)________________ (slam) the
door and (29)________________ (vanish).

‘I (30)________________ (leave) you one day,' she (31)________________ (say), but she
never really (32)________________ (do) it.

Three years later they (33)________________ (get) a son and when his son
(34)________________ (be) five, the whole story about the father and his son
(35)________________ (repeat). Only that this time his wife (36)________________ (join) them so
that they all (37)________________ (spend) almost every Sunday afternoon watching football players
chasing a white and black ball. At the beginning his wife (38)________________ (knit) while her
husband and son (39)________________ (not can) move their eyes from the green field. At that time
she often (40)________________ (remember) she (41)________________ (live) so happily before
she (42)________________ (get) married. After a while she (43)________________ (become)
interested, too.

So now, wherever they (44)________________ (go), they (45)________________ (go) together. In

fact, they (46)________________ (be) a happy family now.

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 VOCABULARY

WORD FORMATION

Add prefixes or suffixes to form a word that suits each gap.

PRACTICE 1 : NATURAL REMEDIES THAT REALLY WORK

Just a few years ago, most of us wouldn’t consider taking Echinacea or another herb to cure a cold or
an (1)__________ (INFECT) Today many of us swear by the (2)___________ (HEAL) properties of
these herbs. (3)____________ (SCIENCE)   studies prove that such natural remedies are entering the
mainstream of medicine. A (4)___________ (GROW) number of (5)________ (PHYSICS) are now
recommending alternative treatments along with (6)___________ (TRADITION) therapies. Of
course, for your own good health, never begin any (7)________ (HERB) or vitamin therapy without
the (8)____________ (DIRECT) of a medical professional. To help you choose (9)__________
(WISE), we have selected some remedies that are (10)____________ (BACK) up by evidence. So
stock your shelves with these simple cures and have a healthy lifestyle. 

PRACTICE 2 : MEMORIES

I will never forget the most (1)__________ (WONDER) moment in our career when we were given
the highest score for our (2)___________ (PERFORM) in the ice-skating championship
(3)_____________ (COMPETE) at Helsinki. We received the (4)___________ (BELIEVE) score
of nine marks of 6.0, which was the maximum score that could be given. The (5)____________
(LONG) of time that we had spent practising  our dance routine finally paid off. The (6)___________
(DIFFICULT) that we had found with some of the (7)___________ (MUSIC) pieces we had chosen
was soon overcome and becoming (8)_________ (FAME) was only a matter of time. Those were the
(9)___________ (EXCITE) days of being young and (10)_________ (OPTIMISM) about
everything and having the feeling that our (11)________ (POPULAR) would never lessen.

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VOCABULARY 2

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

relatives
cheat enemy crush
orphan set up bring up reconcile
settle down competitor engaged
ancestors in-laws stranger blended
separated mutual straight
exclusive take after newlyweds arranged
introduce propose platonic
abuse break up affair sibling
spouse inseparable faithful
divorce conflict descendant unrequited

A. Complete the sentences using the words from the box above.
Example: We had a large family party last weekend. All our relatives were there.
1. In some countries, where ____________ marriages are normal, parents choose partners for their
children.
2. They are good friends, but they never dated. Their relationship is purely ____________.
3. My husband's family is great. I get along with all my ____________.
4. Two years ago, she left her husband after he had an ____________ with his receptionist.
5. She doesn't want her boyfriend to spend time with his female friends because she thinks he will
____________ on her.
6. Peter was the oldest ____________ in a family with three children.
7. Both parents died in a tragic house fire. Their little son is now an ____________.
8. Prince Charles is a direct ____________ of King George VI.
9. If you want to talk to her, you should go there, say hello and simply ____________ yourself.
10. I need to find a way how to be more successful and beat my ____________.
11. He had a lot of different relationships in his 20s, but now he is ready to ____________ and start a
family.
12. Linda loves Italian culture. Her ____________ lived in Sicily.
13. Money, children, and sex are common reasons for ____________ in relationships.
14. The best foundation for a good relationship is ____________ respect.
15. Everyone should bring their ____________ to the party, so invite your husbands and wives.
16. Helen had two children and David had three children before they got married. Now they have a
____________ family.
17. They are still legally married, but their relationship is over. They are ____________.
18. Fred is ____________ to his wife and never even looks at another woman twice.
19. Kathy and Wayne have only been ____________ for two months and they are already planning
their wedding.

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 20. I have a ____________ on my hair stylist. She is very attractive.
21. Gabrielle really ____________ her mother. She is as social and friendly as her.
22. The queen declared war and promised to destroy her ____________.
23. He bought a diamond ring because he decided to ____________ to his girlfriend.
24. Some marriages last forever, but many of them unfortunately end in ____________.
25. Mark only dates Suzanne. They have an ____________ relationship.
26. Violet is a ____________ woman, so she is only attracted to men and not to other women.
27. Alice and Jamie were together for two years but then they decided to ____________.
28. I have never seen him before. He is a complete ____________ to me.
29. Emma and Danielle always spend all their time together. They are absolutely ____________.
30. He loved her but she didn't feel the same way. His love was ____________.
31. There are many types of ____________ in relationships, for instance physical, verbal, or financial.
32. After the ceremony, the guests went home and the ____________ went on honeymoon.
33. Since my grandfather died in the war, my grandmother had to ____________ three children all
alone.
34. My sister thinks I her new neighbour would like me so she wants to _______ us _____.
35. If you want to ____________ after an argument, you should start with an apology.

B. Match the expressions with their definitions.

1. Soulmates have a conflict or disagreement

2. fall out charm somebody and make them like you

3. tie the knot ask someone to marry you

4. ask out somebody who is exactly like their parent

5. pop the question get married

6. pick up couple with a spiritual connection

7. chip off the old block ask somebody on a date

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 QUICK REVISION

SOME HELPFUL PHRASES FOR EMAIL WRITING

a. Being social

By adding these at the beginning of your emails you will sound more friendly and social.

● I hope you had a good weekend.
● I hope you had a great trip.
● Hope you had a nice break.
● I hope you are well.
● I hope all is well.
● Hope you're enjoying your holiday.
● I hope this email finds you well.
● I hope you enjoyed the event.
● I'm glad we had a chance to chat at the
convention.
● It was great to see you on Thursday.
● It was a pleasure to meet you
yesterday.

b. Reason of the email

Tell them why you're writing this email.

● I am writing to you about our last ● I am reaching out because...

meeting/your presentation
yesterday/our next event.
● I am writing to you with regards
to/regarding/concerning/in connection
with...
● I am writing to ask/enquire/let you
know/confirm/check/invite you to/to
update you on/ask for a favour...
● I am writing you to follow up on...
● I am contacting you to inform...
● This is just a quick note to...
● This is just a quick reminder...
● I wanted to let you know that...
● Might I take a moment of your time
to... (very formal)
● It's [Your Name] from [Your
Company].
● This email is just to let you know
that...

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c. Replying
● I just got your request for...
● I just read your email about...
● As we discussed, I would like to send
you...
● Thank you for your email about...
● Thanks for your email this
morning/yesterday/on Wednesday/last
month...
d. Apologizing
 Thank you for your understanding/for
your patience.
 Thanks again for your
understanding/for your patience.
 Once again, please accept our
apologies for any inconvenience
caused/for the inconvenience
e. Offering help or information
● I hope you find this helpful.
● I hope it's clearer now.
● I hope that answers all your questions.
● If we can be of any further assistance,
please let us know.
● Let me know if you need any help.
● For further details...
● If you have any (more) questions
(about)...
● In the meantime, if you need any more
information,
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● Thanks for your feedback on/your
invitation/your suggestion
● Thanks for sending/asking
about/attending
● Thanks for your quick reply.
● Thanks for getting back to me so
quickly.
● Thank you for reaching out (to me)
caused/for the delay/for the
misunderstanding.
 I hope this is okay with you.
 I really hope we can find a solution
soon.
 I hope you can understand.
 Sorry I couldn't be of more help
● If you need more information/more
info/further information,
● I know that's a lot to take in, so let me
know if anything I've said doesn't
make sense.
● ... please do not hesitate to contact me.
● ... please feel free to contact me/to get
in touch.
● ... please let me know.
● ... drop me an email/drop me a line.
f. When something is expected

Do you need a reply? Are you asking for a favour or you are meeting soon? These sentences are
perfect for those moments!

● Looking forward to hearing from you ● Thank you in advance.

soon.
● I look forward to hearing from you
soon.
● Please let me know if this works/if
you are available/if that sounds
good/if you can/if you can help/if you
need to reschedule...
● I look forward to seeing/meeting you.
● See you on Thursday/next week.
● Thanks.
● Thank you for everything.
● Cheers.
● Any feedback you can give me on this
would be greatly/highly/much
appreciated.
● If you could have it ready by
tomorrow/the end of next week, I
would really appreciate it.
● I would appreciate your help in this
matte

g. Giving bad news

 Unfortunately, ... ● I can't see how...

 Unfortunately, we cannot/we are
unable to ...
 I'm afraid it will not be possible to...
● Unfortunately, I have to tell you that...
Due to [reason], it won't be possible
to...
● I tried my best, but...
● Despite my best efforts, ...
● I'm sorry but it's out of my hands.
● I'm afraid I won't be able to...
 I'm sorry to tell you that...
● I'm afraid that we can't...
● We regret to inform you that...
● I regret to inform you that (due to...) ...
● After careful consideration, we have
decided (not) to ...
● It's against company policy

h. Friendly ways to say 'bye'

● Best regards,
● All the best,
● Best wishes,
● Cheers, (*common in the UK and Australia, informal in other countries)
● Have a great weekend!
● Have a wonderful day!

Adapted 150+ Useful Email Phrases That Will Make Your Life Easier (talaera.com)

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Write an email to your friend about going to a movie. (80-100 words) In this email, you are asked to include
the following:
 explain who you went to the cinema with
 describe the film that you recently went to see
 say what you favourite film of all time is

Fill in the gaps with the best words

a few years ago used to leave a special had lots of action to go
occasion
so glad was fortunate would love it had expected all time
IGCSE ESL Exercise 5 Email Set 5 | Favourite Film
(esleschool.com)
Dear Susan,

It is great to hear from you again and I am (1)_____________  to hear you went to see a great film last week.
I don't get the chance (2)_____________  to the cinema that often. However, this week I
(3)_____________ to go to watch the latest Star Wars movie with an old friend who has just returned from
Australia. I am not sure if you know him or not? His name is James and he (4)_____________ around the
corner from me (5)_____________.

Anyway, the film was better than I (6)_____________ as it didn't just rely on special effects, but it had a
great storyline. The actors were very good playing their roles too. We managed to get some great seats in
First Class. I don't normally pay so much for a cinema ticket, but my mother treated us, as it was
(7)_____________ . My favourite film of (8)_____________is Raiders of the Lost Ark, which I saw with
you many years ago. Do you still like that film? Maybe, you like something different after all these years. I
liked the film because it (9)_____________  in it and I think Harrison Ford is probably one the greatest
actors of all time.

I hope you get a chance to see the new film, as I know that you (10)_____________. I am not going to tell
you anything about it because I don't want to spoil it for you.

If you get a chance, please write to me soon.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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 WRITING A STORY

Writing better texts in English:

Improving a text with adjectives and adverbs

Read the following text. What is missing?

It was a day in November. When the weather had changed overnight, a storm had brought rain to
the country. Mrs. Anderson drove down the road with her bike. The morning sun was shining into her
eyes, the air was blowing against her skin, the trees, and the grass. While she was driving, she thought
about yesterday. When she was going through the park after work, she saw there were lots of residents
with their cats and dogs and the guy that sold the fast food that she likes near the fountain. She even
talked to a stranger and asked him about his dog.

She was also already looking forward to her holiday that she wanted to spend in the rain forest with
all the animals and plants there. She hoped to find a tour guide, offering trips to the nature of the island.
She had also talked to her sister and asked her to join her holiday trip.

Try to make the text sound more interesting:

Fill in as many suitable adjectives and adverbs as possible directly in the text

Adjectives say how someone, or something is: She ate her delicious sandwich.
adorable, adventurous, amused, angry, anxious, colourful, comfortable, confusing, exciting,
expensive, cheep, wild, adorable, awful, bored, charming, cheerful, bright, cute, curious,
difficult, fantastic, funny, famous, handsome, helpful, kind, inexpensive, long, short,
modern, delicious, magnificent, proud, shy, super, successful, easy, dark, crowded, wide,
hot, cold, important, intelligent, beautiful, interesting, large, mad, loud, narrow, official,
patient, perfect, possible, public, small, smooth, special, suitable, tiny, useful, young…

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Adverbs say in what way / how someone does something: She ate her sandwich quickly.
silently, patiently, sleepily, slowly, politely, gratefully, curiously, happily, thankfully,
immediately, quietly, rapidly, adventurously, easily, innocently, bravely, wisely, anxiously,
dreamily, thoughtfully, quickly, gently, happily, joyfully, intensely, kindly, nervously,
painfully, noisily, excitedly, doubtfully…

Using the text in (1). Write your own story here:

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